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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 3,222 cc

S30 JBLMOT history

S30 JBL is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 27 Jul 2004. Its MOT expired on 5 Nov 2025 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 174,464 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Oct 2024.

S30 JBL silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Nov 2025
Mileage
174,464 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2024
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,430 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S30 JBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,222 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
27 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S30 JBL was last recorded at 174,464 miles on 12 Oct 2024, 10,835 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,629 miles · 19 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
10,835 miles
Average per year
8,430 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 174,464 miles
  • 2023 – 163,629 miles
  • 2022 – 138,363 miles
  • 2021 – 132,828 miles
  • 2020 – 128,818 miles
  • 2019 – 123,937 miles
  • 2018 – 116,436 miles
  • 2017 – 108,112 miles
  • 2016 – 84,073 miles
  • 2015 – 72,622 miles
  • 2014 – 66,812 miles
  • 2013 – 60,716 miles
  • 2012 – 54,311 miles
  • 2011 – 49,095 miles
  • 2010 – 43,181 miles
  • 2009 – 37,333 miles
  • 2008 – 32,700 miles
  • 2007 – 29,353 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,464 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
  • AdvisoryFront both headlights deteriorated
  • AdvisoryFront number plate slightly deteriorated
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Front tyre worn heavily on inner edge/close to limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside & offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front brake fluctuating, but not excessively on limit (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 27 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,464 miles (+10,835)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    174,464 miles
    Test number
    450498361327
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryFront both headlights deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront number plate slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass163,629 miles (+25,266)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    163,629 miles
    Test number
    636118829864
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass138,363 miles (+5,535)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    138,363 miles
    Test number
    606794010128
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rearmost & offside foremast (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass132,828 miles (+4,010)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    132,828 miles
    Test number
    365333952852
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryService brake on dash

  5. Pass128,818 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    128,818 miles
    Test number
    793137228994
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail128,818 miles (+4,881)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,818 miles
    Test number
    103357550104
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass123,937 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    123,937 miles
    Test number
    628705491628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail123,935 miles (+7,499)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,935 miles
    Test number
    407160327163
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass116,436 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    116,436 miles
    Test number
    499887786509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail116,436 miles (+8,324)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,436 miles
    Test number
    130747158422
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  11. Pass108,112 miles (+241)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    108,112 miles
    Test number
    124088924996
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn heavily on inner edge/close to limit
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside & offside
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively on limit (3.7.B.3)

  12. Fail107,871 miles (+23,798)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,871 miles
    Test number
    592421747399
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn heavily on inner edge/close to limit
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside & offside
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively on limit (3.7.B.3)

  13. Pass84,073 miles (+418)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    84,073 miles
    Test number
    587953267178
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play both front (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads getting low
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre getting low

  14. Fail83,655 miles (+11,033)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,655 miles
    Test number
    466843853629
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres going bald on inner edges
    • AdvisoryBoth front wipers slightly poor clearing
    • AdvisorySmall cut in nearside rear tyre outer wall

  15. Pass72,622 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    72,622 miles
    Test number
    669934805268
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside + offside rear tyre's worn on inner edge's
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge

  16. Fail72,622 miles (+5,810)1 failure5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,622 miles
    Test number
    597354905269
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside + offside rear tyre's worn on inner edge's
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge

  17. Pass66,812 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    66,812 miles
    Test number
    176005204298
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge

  18. Fail66,794 miles (+6,078)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,794 miles
    Test number
    846285104202
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge

  19. Pass60,716 miles (+6,405)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    60,716 miles
    Test number
    326386903204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass54,311 miles (+5,216)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    54,311 miles
    Test number
    279736092146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass49,095 miles (+5,914)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    49,095 miles
    Test number
    395108501224
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside-offside rear tyre's worn on outer edge's

  22. Pass43,181 miles (+52)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    43,181 miles
    Test number
    153938100235
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Fail43,129 miles (+5,796)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,129 miles
    Test number
    163563800217
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Pass37,333 miles (+4,633)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    37,333 miles
    Test number
    982828209264
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside-offside front tyre's worn on outer + inner edge

  25. Pass32,700 miles (+3,347)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    32,700 miles
    Test number
    684070118245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass29,353 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    29,353 miles
    Test number
    210278707271
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S30 JBL

Does S30 JBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S30 JBL expired on 5 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S30 JBL?
The MOT on S30 JBL expired on 5 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S30 JBL done?
S30 JBL was recorded at 174,464 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2024, an average of 8,430 miles a year.
Has S30 JBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S30 JBL has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on S30 JBL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S30 JBL find?
S30 JBL passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2024 with 4 advisories: front inner play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides; front both headlights deteriorated; front number plate slightly deteriorated, and 1 more.

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